WITHIN THE DOMINION.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 251, 14 July 1915, Page 8

WITHIN THE DOMINION.

NEW ZEALAND PRODUCTS. FUTURE PROSPECTS. ! THE JrREMLEIR’S {VIEWS • WELLINGTON, Tuesday. Speaking at the Agricultural and Pastoral Societies’ Conference, -which opened to-day, the Premier congratulated members on the successful season experienced by the farming industry. In spite of the drought the output of the country had been maintained up to the 81st March. The last yecP’s exports from New Zealand wer e valued at twenty-seven millions, 87 per cent, having come from the land. Exports showed an increase of four, millions for the year, but this would possibly have been greater if it had not been for the unfortunate shortage of shipping, which difficulty had now been overcome. The effect now would be to clear frozen meat stores so that they would be able to start next season with a clean sheet. Ke expressed'a doubt as to .whether there was sufficient wheat for our own requirements. If it were found necessary to import from Canada, all arrangements had been made, and there would be no difficulty. Next season, he belieevd thdre would be more than enough for our own use; the producer would get a fair price and the consumer would not have to pay as much for wheat and flour as lately. ' THE TRENTHAM TROUBLE. COMMISSION’S PRELIMINARY SITTING. WELLINGTON, Tuesday. A preliminary sitting of the Royal Commission to inquire into Trentham affairs was held to-day. The president said it was proposed to issue a general advertisement in the Press inviting all who were able to giv e information to hand in their names, and it was hoped sontfe arrangement would be made by which the evidence of such persons could be presented in the most favorable circumstances, by having counsel employed on their behalf. Dr Salmon, at the request of the Commission, explained that the Government had considered the propriety of having counsel, and should the Commission desir e it, the Government was prepared to appoint two independent counsel, one to represent persons against whom charges were made, and the other to represent the persons making charges. The president said this would be the most desirable course to adopt, and ho added that the list of names of officers connected with th e administration of the camp was necessary. The Commission adjourned to Friday. Lieut.-Colonel Potter, Camp Commandant, will probably be the first ■witness.